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Middle East Eye

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Hussam Abu Safiya says Israeli prison guards still beating him

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has told his lawyer that he is still being beaten in detention by his Israeli guards. According to the Physicians for Human Rights group, Abu Safiya told his lawyer this week that guards beat him and threatened him, telling the doctor he cannot talk about the conditions he is being held in.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza

Salama Ayesh Muhanna and his daughter Hanadi are rebuilding Gaza's only seed bank in Deir al-Balah after their original facility in al-Qarara was destroyed during the ongoing Israeli military campaign. The project aims to preserve local, resilient seed varieties and distribute them to approximately 200 Palestinian farmers, fostering self-reliance amid severe import restrictions and food insecurity.

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The Guardian Middle East

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‘Many of us in Israel live in a state of shock at the savagery’: veteran director Amos Gitai returns to Gaza

Veteran Israeli director Amos Gitai's documentary "The Road to Jericho" highlights the "school of tires" in the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar, which faces demolition threats in the occupied West Bank. Gitai describes the current situation as the worst he has known, marked by violence and savagery, and reflects on the loss of dialogue following Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Iran's Araghchi blasts Jordanian counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on Friday via X, questioning the timing of Jordan's condemnation of Iran's regional strikes. Araghchi argued that Iran's response was justified given the use of Arab airspace in initial attacks on Iran and challenged Safadi's assertion that the Iranian strikes were not retaliatory.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Russian forces strike forest administrative building in Zaporizhzhia Oblast – photos

Russian forces struck an administrative building of the Zaporizhzhia Forest Branch, damaging offices and shattering windows, though no employees were injured as the attack occurred before working hours. Despite the deteriorating security situation, the forest branch continues operations to supply firewood ahead of the heating season, having implemented new security measures including drone detectors and tracking software for employees.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?

Submitted by Amena ElAshkar on Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:19 The vote scheduled for 28 November is part of a larger struggle over whether Palestinians or outside powers decide who represents them Palestinian electoral employees begin counting votes after polls closed in municipal elections in al-Bireh, occupied West Bank, on 25 April 2026 (Zain Jaafar/AFP) Off After the devastation of Gaza, can elections really matter? Or does speaking about electoral lists, coalitions and parliamentary seats while Pa

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel

Two little-known firms, Vitol and Heritage Petroleum FZCO, have reportedly supplied 22 million barrels of crude oil to Israel between October 2023 and June 2026, constituting 11 percent of its total imports. This finding, detailed in a report by Oil Change International and SOMO, highlights the significant role of opaque oil traders in Israel's energy supply chain during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Ukraine hits Russian fuel depot, drone launch site and command posts

Ukraine's defence forces conducted strikes on September 3-4 against Russian military assets, including a fuel depot in Luhansk Oblast, a drone launch site near Donetsk, command posts in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts, a radar in Bryansk Oblast, reconnaissance systems in Crimea, and a relay in Kursk Oblast. These operations targeted key enemy military assets, with the extent of damage to the fuel depot currently under assessment.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Albania bars tanker linked to Putin associate from entering port

Albania barred the oil tanker Hanuman, linked to sanctioned associate Gennady Timchenko, from entering the port of Durrës on August 29, 2026, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU). The DIU identified the vessel as part of Russia's shadow fleet, which they state circumvents sanctions and fuels the Russian war effort.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment

US midterm elections on November 3 could be a pivotal moment in the conflict with Iran, as President Trump's advisors seek to de-escalate military exchanges before the vote. The administration is prioritizing economic pressure, but acknowledges further military action remains an option, creating a delicate period to avoid escalation before Americans go to the polls.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Ukraine confirms shutdown of Russian oil refinery and strategic port after Ukrainian strikes

Ukraine's armed forces conducted drone strikes on August 26 and September 1, resulting in the shutdown of the Kstovo oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Novatek-Ust-Luga complex in Leningrad Oblast. These attacks targeted critical infrastructure, causing pipeline fires and oil spills, thereby halting operations at both facilities.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

EU says US has not yet made demand to return money for Ukraine aid

The European Commission stated it has not received any formal request from the United States to reimburse aid provided to Ukraine during the Biden administration, contrary to recent claims by Donald Trump. The EU and its member states have provided Ukraine with over €220 billion, including €87 billion for military and defense capabilities.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran

Maryam and Ziaeddin were meant to spend the most memorable night of their lives surrounded by their loved ones. They had no idea that their wedding would become the darkest moment of their lives and one of the most painful nights of the war for Iranians.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Visit to Kyiv by US envoys at risk due to Russian intimidation

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are considering alternative plans for their upcoming visit to Kyiv due to Russian intimidation, with one source stating Witkoff is hesitant about traveling to the Ukrainian capital. The potential visit, scheduled for September 5-6, is reportedly being discouraged by Russian officials who claim it is dangerous, despite prior confirmation from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding

A strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran's Hormozgan province on September 1, killed at least four people, including a child, and injured over 60, according to local authorities. The attack has prompted mourning and anger among residents, with some reporting damage to multiple homes and facing restrictions on speaking to foreign media.

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Middle East Eye

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‘There was blood everywhere’: Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran

On the evening of Tuesday, September 1, a US strike targeting facilities near a telecommunications tower in Kuhestak, Iran's Hormozgan province, struck a wedding celebration, destroying a house where women and children had gathered. Survivors described scenes of devastation with blood covering the venue, as emergency services arrived to aid the wounded from the attack that occurred during a new wave of US strikes across southern Iran.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Argentina threatens oil firms with sanctions as Falkland Islands dispute intensifies

Argentina's President Javier Milei threatened sanctions on oil firms exploring near the Falkland Islands, citing a potential US shift in sovereignty stance and reiterating Argentina's claim. The UK government responded by reaffirming the islanders' right to self-determination and resource exploitation, highlighting past Argentine economic threats.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Russian forces attack bus in Kherson and civilians across oblast: several killed – video

Russian forces struck a bus with a drone in Kherson's Tsentralnyi district around 11:00, injuring a 25-year-old woman, and early reports indicate civilians were killed in the attack. Additional Russian drone and shelling attacks across Kherson Oblast injured at least nine civilians, with authorities clarifying casualty figures.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Israeli charged for alleged role in hostile foreign influence campaign

Israeli authorities indicted an Israeli citizen on security offenses for allegedly acting on behalf of foreign intelligence operatives targeting Israel, according to the Shin Bet and police. The investigation found the individual involved in a foreign influence operation after his arrest at Ben Gurion Airport, with prosecutors seeking his detention until the end of legal proceedings.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age

An investigation revealed the Hanover Institute, funded by Israel's state advertising agency LaPam, operated as a propaganda operation to influence AI systems and search engine results. This operation produced extensive academic-style reports designed to shape AI-generated answers on topics like Gaza and the Israeli military's conduct.

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